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Netherlands can seek revenge against Italy in semi-final after abandoned match

The Netherlands national baseball team will face Italy in the semi-finals of the Honkbalweek Haarlem this Thursday evening. This match provides an opportunity for the Dutch team to seek revenge follow...

EU foreign policy chief wants to increase pressure on Russia after attack on Kyiv

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is calling for increased pressure on Russia and sustained military aid to Ukraine following recent attacks on Kyiv. She emphasized that mere condemnatio...

Verstappen to be seen on Videoland in the future following acquisition of Dutch sports rights from Viaplay: 'Smart move, but also an incredible disgrace'

Videoland is set to expand its streaming offerings by acquiring the Dutch operations of Viaplay. This move will incorporate live top-tier sports content into Videoland's existing catalog, a transition...

Housing construction remains stalled despite cabinet nitrogen intervention: 'New cities will not be built'

The Economic Institute for Construction (EIB) states that the Dutch government's recent nitrogen intervention will not resolve the ongoing deadlock in residential construction permits. Consequently, e...

Special summer youth camp for children who are not going on vacation

Tennisclub WOC is organizing a free summer youth camp for children from low-income families as part of its 'Play 4 Love' impact program. The organizers are currently working to identify and reach fami...

Mandatory interim test could make driving lessons even more expensive, industry warns: 'We can charge whatever we want'

Dutch Minister Karremans has proposed making intermediate driving tests mandatory for student drivers. Industry organizations are warning that this change could lead to significantly higher costs for ...

International press delights in Belgium's 'miraculous comeback', but: 'In my day, that never would have been a penalty'

The Belgian national football team secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against Senegal to advance in the 2026 World Cup. International media outlets have widely praised the team's miraculous comeback perfo...

Rain and clouds ahead, but summer heat returns next week

Following a cooler and rainy Thursday, the weather in the Netherlands is expected to improve over the weekend with plenty of sunshine. Forecasts indicate that summer-like temperatures will return agai...

Housing market to cool further, experts expect, with fewer mortgage applications: one group is performing well

Experts expect the Dutch housing market to cool down this year following significant price increases last year. Concurrently, De Hypotheker has reported the first decrease in mortgage applications in ...

Used electric cars popular: sales rise sharply

Sales of used electric vehicles in the Netherlands experienced a significant increase of over 54 percent during the first half of the year. A total of 70,547 secondhand electric cars were sold compare...

Le petit déjeuner: 3 French breakfasts in Amsterdam

This article highlights three French-style breakfast spots in Amsterdam where visitors can enjoy traditional pastries like croissants and pain au chocolat. The guide aims to provide a Parisian dining ...

How did the red ruffed lemur escape from Artis?

A red ruffed lemur escaped from the Artis zoo in Amsterdam last Friday, likely due to reduced supervision caused by extreme heat. The animal was safely retrieved from a tree by emergency services and ...

More reports of misconduct at Amsterdam municipality again

Cabinet decides to introduce smaller ballot papers from 2029

The Dutch cabinet has announced that a smaller ballot paper will be introduced starting with the 2029 European Parliament elections. This decision follows successful trials conducted during the previo...

Sjoerd (55) is drone chief in the Navy and trains in the North Sea: 'Human lives are precious'

Sjoerd Feenstra leads the Dutch Navy's drone operations, which are currently being highlighted following the government's new Defense Memorandum. Feenstra is conducting exercises in the North Sea to d...

First 8.3 million final income tax assessments sent

The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration has sent 8.3 million final income tax assessments to citizens who filed their returns before April 1, 2025. Out of these, 5.3 million taxpayers are eligible fo...

Online supermarket Crisp acquires Buurtboer to provide company lunches

Joop Stoop and ten artists put mothers center stage in exhibition. The theme is 'There is no authority but yo mama'

Artist Joop Stoop and ten other artists are organizing a group exhibition titled 'Seama4 Nr. 2' at the creative space RC de Ruimte in Haarlem. The exhibition, which explores themes centered around mot...

Housing market cools due to rising mortgage rates

The Dutch housing market is cooling down following a rise in mortgage interest rates. ABN AMRO predicts that home prices will increase by 3 percent this year and 4 percent next year.

Malcolm in the Middle actor Frankie Muniz and wife Paige to divorce

Actor Frankie Muniz and his wife, Paige, are divorcing after ten years of marriage. The couple stated on Instagram that their relationship has evolved into a deep friendship as they shift their focus ...